On 20 August the ‘Neasden Temple’ commemorated the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the Mandir, the first traditional Hindu mandir of its kind in Europe. Eminent personalities from Prince Charles to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Mayor...
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1st Nov 2024 | Updated at 10:30am 1st Nov 2024
Thames Durga Parade: A celebration of Bengali culture and sustainability
In a grand spectacle of culture and community, the latest edition of the Thames Durga Parade turned the River Thames into a stage for Bengali traditions, marking yet another successful effort in bringing Kolkata’s Durga Pujo to London. Led by...
London’s Trafalgar Square lights up for Diwali festivities
The highly anticipated annual Diwali on the Square celebrations organised annually by the Diwali in London Committee in collaboration with the Mayor of London returned to Trafalgar Square, featuring an exciting line up of dance, music, activities,...
Remembering Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha on his second death anniversary
- 15 Feb 2022
The strong foundation of heritage, philanthropy and service built by Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha is an inspiration for future generations and our communities.
Tribute to Pravinbhai Sangani: Community pioneer and Renaissance Man
- 15 Sep 2021
Pravinkumar Girdharlal Sangani, a well known figure from Birmingham’s Hindu Community passed away in Australia last week, aged 77, after a short illness.
Remembering Lady Pramila Parekh
- 10 Oct 2024
- 25 Aug 2020
Supported by The High Commission of India in UK IIW All Ladies Ambika Trophy Cricket Championship Inspiring Indian women had a double whammy this year for the celebration of 74th Indian Independence Day for the Indian diaspora with two back...
- 24 Aug 2020
Diverse communities in Bedford celebrated the 74th anniversary of Indian Independence. The event was organised by Bandhan Bedford, a group of diverse women...
- 24 Aug 2020
Friday 28th August is the last day for school children on summer holidays to send their creative and imaginative responses on how Covid-19 has connected their communities.
On Friday 22nd August, a pair of gold-plated glasses worn by Mahatma Gandhi were auctioned for £260,000 after being found hanging in the letterbox of a Bristol auction house.
On Tuesday 18th August, it emerged that a mansion in Kensington which was the former family home of Maharaja Duleep Singh’s son, Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh, has gone on sale at £15.5mn.
The holiest of Jain festivals, the 8-day Paryushana and the 10-day Das Lakshana festivals of forgiveness, falls in August or September in Indian lunar month of Bhadra, and during the four-month monsoon season. This is the time when Jain sadhus...
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a major new adult health campaign, called ‘Better Health’, to encourage adults to eat better, lose weight and...
Sardar Patel Memorial Society (SPMS) UK Welcomed Dr Subramanian Swamy to their Independence Day celebration & an interactive discussion on the foundation of Ram Temple & historical anniversary of unification of India on Sunday 16 August 2020.
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford attended a socially distanced ceremony to commemorate the huge sacrifice of Indian soldiers in World War II on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the 74th Indian Independence Day.
